Ingrown hairs are the scourge of shavers everywhere, and unless you’re completely hairless (lucky you), you’ve most probably noticed your skin peppered with the unsightly red bumps a few days later — not cool. In some cases, ingrown hairs can be super-uncomfortable and even become infected (er, ew), but instead of squeezing or picking at them,… Continue reading How to get rid of ingrown hairs for good
The secret to finding a great hairbrush is about finding one that works with your hair, not against it. Learn all about bristle type, rounded silhouettes vs cushioned tools, and more key factors that make for the best brush for your hair type with pro-tips from celeb stylists. Find out which factors make for a… Continue reading The best hair brushes for your hair texture
Every day we’re bombarded with anti-ageing advice and, with more “solutions” than ever, it’s hard to determine the quality tips from the questionable. In an attempt to streamline everyday beauty routines, we’re revisiting the basics and replacing quick pick-me-ups with long-term habits. Follow these rules and as early as next month, you’ll see that skin and hair can… Continue reading 5 beauty habits your future self will thank you for
We hate to bring up the double-barrelled ‘a’ word again—you know the one… starts with ‘anti’ ends with ‘ageing’—but as anyone who’s sprouted a grey hair can attest, our hair can change quite dramatically as we grow older. Don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom—there are plenty of tips and tricks you can employ… Continue reading Hey, sorry to neg you out, but is your hair making you look older?
Split ends getting in the way of achieving the long, luscious lengths you’ve always wanted? We feel you. Unless you’re Olivia Culpo, most of us have them, and thanks to daily heat styling, the way we towel dry our hair after a shower and even what we sleep on at night, our once healthy-looking locks tend… Continue reading How to get rid of split ends without cutting off your hair
Ponytails are a perma-trend in terms of hair, but recently the high and tight look has overtaken low and loose as the coolest way to wear them. The sleek power pony is a signature look of Chris Appleton’s, the Color Wow brand ambassador and hottest hairstylist in Hollywood right now. Having admired his handiwork on A-listers… Continue reading How to nail a super sleek ponytail, according to Kim K’s hairstylist Chris Appleton
Some days you’re the glamorous Princess of Genovia but other days frizz makes you feel like a pre-makeover Mia Thermopolis. Blame humidity or DNA (shoutout to my fellow curly-haired queens), but whatever the source, the frizz requires management skills. We chatted with Los Angeles-based hairstylists Michael Dueñas and Caile Noble to learn some of the best… Continue reading 8 life-saving tips to tame frizzy hair
As beauty services go, keratin hair treatments might be the most controversial of the last decade, second only to indoor tanning, and maybe fake Kylie lip kits. And yet still two truths remain. Keratin treatments are A.) wildly popular and B.) widely misunderstood. We asked Cincinnati-based cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos and Los Angeles hairstylist Clayton… Continue reading Your 101 guide to keratin hair treatments
While you’re admiring Malaika’s good hair day, she’s already booked her next appointment at her favourite parlour down the road from her home in Mumbai’s Khar neighbourhood. And planned an all-girls trip with her gang of girls, which includes Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor and sister Amrita Ladakh. The best part? It’s completely affordable, even… Continue reading 5 hair salons loved by Bollywood’s biggest stars
When it comes to natural hair, Vernon Francois is in a unique position. Having had dreadlocks and braids and spent Sunday afternoons as a kid getting his hair pulled by his mother, he comes to the job understanding a lot of the challenges that black women have fought with when it comes to their hair.… Continue reading 12 natural hair hacks from Lupita Nyong’o’s hair stylist Vernon Francois
So a few days ago Jennifer Aniston revealed “The Rachel” was in fact not her greatest hair regret. Gasp! And that’s not the only secret her perennially tear-out-and-bring-to-the-salon-worthy lengths are harbouring—here, a compendium of wisdom from Aniston’s longtime stylist Chris McMillan and the goddess of follicles herself. Instagram: @jenniferjaniston She’s also Camp No-Wash Or rather,… Continue reading 5 secrets behind Jennifer Aniston’s lust-worthy hair
Sound the myth busting klaxon; leaving your hair to dry naturally isn’t actually better than using heat to dry it. It’s actually less damaging to use a hairdryer, we learnt from Dr Tim Moore, Ghd’s chief technology officer who has a PhD in Microelectronics from Cambridge University. “Natural drying takes a long time and water… Continue reading Turns out, using a hairdryer is better than airdrying your hair
We protect our skin to keep it young and healthy-looking, while our hair is often left to bear the brunt of pollution and over-styling. We curl, tong, straighten or wilfully apply chemicals for various treatments without thinking about the long-term effects this could have on our tresses. While these procedures will give you a few… Continue reading Top 3 ways you are ruining your hair
Have you ever skipped out of the hairdresser on a Wednesday evening with perfectly blowdryed hair, only to wake up with boring ol’ flat hair on Thursday? Same. Turns out, there are a few things you can do to ensure your blowdry lasts more than one day. If you play your cards right, you could even push… Continue reading How to make your blowdry last more than one day
Sleek hair and wavy blowouts might prevail, but nothing breaks the monotony of these hairstyles like a pretty accessory. And there’s plenty of inspiration on the runways to keep you from looking too twee. After strutting her stuff on the Couture Week 2017 runway, Sonam Kapoor headed to the Ralph & Russo after-party armed with an… Continue reading 50 cool girl hair accessories you need in your life
When warm weather hits, the last thing us girls with thick, coarse lengths want to do is turn on the hairdryer – and let’s face it, the cool air setting does virtually nothing to zap moisture. The only other option is letting your hair dry naturally which generally doesn’t lead to ideal results. Unless you do… Continue reading How to air-dry thick hair without entering a frizz warzone
Cool girl hair requires skipping a day or two (or three) days of shampooing, plus loads of dry or texturizing spray. While the grit makes for perfectly piece-y waves, the resulting build-up leads to dull strands, cloudy color, and an unhealthy scalp, which is the literal root of most hair issues. You’ll need a good… Continue reading Here’s how you can get brighter, shinier and softer hair easily
If you think yourself informed about natural remedies, you’ll know already that apple cider vinegar is a cupboard essential. A spoonful a day keeps the acid reflux away. There are however a whole host of other amazing uses for the bottle of cloudy fluid that’s potentially gathering dust in your pantry. Apple cider vinegar, it would… Continue reading 7 unexpected beauty uses for apple cider vinegar
As Priyanka Chopra simultaneously conquer Hollywood and the talk show industry, Bollywood has been left feeling bereft of its usual dose of PeeCee. The dry spell could continue on for a while now as the Baywatch star has just landed a major global endorsement. Priyanka is all set to flaunt her luscious tresses on billboards… Continue reading Priyanka Chopra just added a few zeroes to her bank account
If you’re one of those people who hates waking up early and going through the motions of washing and conditioning your hair in the morning, then we’ve got some bad news. Your current habit of washing your hair at night is causing irreparable damage to your gorgeous locks. While it’s not the actual time that… Continue reading Here’s why you should never wash your hair at night
